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1797 S-120b R2 Reverse of 1796 with Gripped Edge. P

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / US Coins Start Price:3,750.00 USD Estimated At:7,500.00 USD
1797 S-120b R2 Reverse of 1796 with Gripped Edge. P
1797 S-120b R2 Reverse of 1796 with Gripped Edge. PCGS graded AU-55. Slightly sharper with several fine parallel planchet striations slanting through the date and bust into the field above the bust where they fade out, plus a couple tiny pinprick-size planchet voids in the dentils below the date, all as struck. Otherwise the planchet and surfaces are choice, virtually flawless. Frosty light steel brown with steel brown toning on the highpoints and mint luster in protected areas. LDS, Breen state VI, with advanced die crumbling along the profile and hair ribbon and on the top of the I in LIBERTY, plus a fine die crack from the dentils along the left side of the U in UNITED. The grip marks and beads around the edge are strong. Called AU50 net EF45 and tied for CC#5 in the Noyes census, photo #21593. Bland says EF45 as well and tied for CC#7. Our grade is EF45. An outstanding example of the popular "Gripped Edge" variety. PCGS Population 1; The finest graded at PCGS for the variety. DWH #2753.
Estimated Value $7,500-UP.
Ex North American Coin Co.-Steve Ivy Numismatic Auctions #3, 8/1983:1164-Doug Bird-Jack Robinson, Superior 1/29/89:226-Gary Ruttenberg, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 8/17/96:128-Jack Wadlington (via Bob Grellman & Chris McCawley) 6/30/05.

Our item number 142750